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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.90, 960.81 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.90, 960.81 and 276 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.90 : 960.81 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.90/960.81 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.90x = 960.81 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.90x = 265,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,183.56/640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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